SHROUD PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.

•  Since the servicing is performed with the bonnet open, secure the bonnet using a piece of wood to prevent it from falling.

Type A

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD 2.2].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6].)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Front combination lights (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See HEADLIGHT AIMING.)

(3)  Front energy-absorbing form (See ENERGY-ABSORBING FORM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Bumper stiffener lower (See BUMPER STIFFENER LOWER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Front bumper reinforcement (See FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the bonnet latch cable. (See BONNET RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the bolts.

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5.  Push the hooks in the direction of arrow (1), and remove the upper mount bracket in the direction of the arrow (2).

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6.  Pull the shroud panel in the direction of arrow (3) in the figure, and remove it in the direction of arrow (4).

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Caution

•  Support the lower surface of the radiator with a floor jack to prevent the radiator from falling off after the shroud panel is removed.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Type B

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0 DISI i-stop].) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 1.5, MZR 1.6].)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Front bumper (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Front combination lights (See FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See HEADLIGHT AIMING.)

(3)  Seal plate (See SEAL PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Front bumper reinforcement (See FRONT BUMPER REINFORCEMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Disconnect the bonnet latch cable. (See BONNET RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the bolts.

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5.  Push the hooks in the direction of arrow (1), and remove the upper mount bracket in the direction of the arrow (2).

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6.  Pull the shroud panel in the direction of arrow (3) in the figure, and remove it in the direction of arrow (4).

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Caution

•  Support the lower surface of the radiator with a floor jack to prevent the radiator from falling off after the shroud panel is removed.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.